Distinguished Scientist

Role Summary

Distinguished Scientist in Cambridge, MA. Strategic scientific leadership in neurology drug discovery, leading cross-functional teams and shaping direction for neurology programs. Responsible for identifying and pursuing novel targets, delivering pre-clinical packages for clinical testing, and maintaining international scientific reputation.

Responsibilities

• Innovate by applying disease-area knowledge and cutting-edge technology to identify novel targets in neurodegenerative disease
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver robust preclinical packages enabled by biomarkers across multiple modalities
• Provide scientific insight and direction for multiple research programs using diverse modalities
• Integrate large, complex data sets to inform robust targets and pathways implicated in disease progression
• Establish and manage external collaborations
• Set project priorities and allocate resources to maximize impact
• Lead by example to execute therapeutic-area objectives
• Identify multidisciplinary solutions and recommend actions in ambiguous situations
• Contribute to the vision, mission, and tactics of the research therapeutic area and beyond
• Support due diligence activities, competitive assessments, and evaluation of external opportunities
• Inspire and lead within the group, therapeutic area, and beyond

Qualifications

• Required: 8+ years post-PhD in biopharma or academic research with demonstrated progression of scientific leadership and impact
• Required: Outstanding track record as a leader/innovator in neuroscience or genetics, foresight and judgment in planning complex projects, and recognized as an internal scientific advisor
• Required: Recognized subject-matter expert with high-impact publications, patents, and successful IND filings; ability to lead parts of regulatory submissions
• Required: Exceptional written and verbal communication, ability to convey complex science to senior leadership, regulatory agencies, and external scientific community
• Preferred: PhD with 8+ years of post-doctoral biopharma leadership
• Preferred: Strong publications record in high-impact journals with senior/corresponding-author roles
• Preferred: National and international reputation as a Key Opinion Leader in neuroscience
• Preferred: Leadership roles in professional societies, editorial boards, grant panels, or advisory boards
• Preferred: Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing portfolio decisions
• Preferred: Business acumen with due diligence, competitive intelligence, and strategic partnership experience
• Preferred: Self-directed, proactive, and able to work independently in ambiguous situations

Education

• PhD with 8+ years of post-doctoral biopharma experience (preferred)

Skills

• Leadership and strategic scientific direction
• Data integration across diverse sources and modalities
• Biomarker-enabled preclinical package development
• External collaboration and stakeholder management
• Regulatory submission experience
• Effective communication with senior leadership and external communities

Additional Requirements

• Travel expectations or physical demands are not specified as essential in the provided description.